- Lovie Smith was fired by the Bears. Chicago looks to replace him with a swiftly arranged short list, including offensive coordinators Tom Clements of the Packers, Mike Sullivans of the Buccaneers, Denver's Mike McCoy, and New Orleans' Pete Carmichael. Also in the mix are special teams coaches Keith Armstrong of the Falcons, and the Cowboys' Joe DeCamillis.

- Though the Bears are the first team to show interest in Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for their head coaching position, the Chargers are also expected to enter the fray.

I'm not sad he's gone, but it sounds like the bears were kind of dicks about it. If it's true they only offered him 1 year at 2 mil, take it or leave it, then that's garbage. His on field leadership is worth more than that. Hell, his ability may be worth more than that. It's no secret his age is a liability and the last few seasons, his durability has been lacking. That's not coming back, but he's been the defensive glue for over a decade. Nick Roach is not Brian Urlacher. But FA just started the draft isnt for another month.

The bears have lots of holes to fill and not a lot of dollars to do it. With the ongoing shift in the NFL to focusing on high power offenses, it should surprise no one that they cut ties with a fading future hall of famer on the defense. Just wish it wasn't on such icy terms.

The Bears filled part of the Urlacher void on Friday when they secured former Denver linebacker D.J. Williams with a one-year contract, as first reported by longtime beat colleague Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune. “Secured” may not necessarily be the word for Williams, who missed nine games last season because of two suspensions, one for six games from the league for a violation of its substance policies, and three after a driving-while-impaired conviction.

‘‘Oh, my gosh, I’m in love with it,’’ Marshall told the Sun-Times. ‘‘Martellus and I sat down and went through the formational stuff and started challenging each other. It was exciting to go through, and it’s pretty cool to have a partner.’’

Trestman is known for his work as an offensive mind, having worked extensively with Steve Young and Jerry Rice in the mid-90's with the San Francisco 49ers.

I haven't paid much attention to the NFL in a while but, going back a few years, I saw this moment coming. Owens has assholed himself out of favor, he's reached the point where he's not good enough for people to tolerate his shit (or potential shit), and he's in financial trouble.

TO's best bet is holding a seance for Al Davis's ghost to scare his son into putting him on the Raiders. Because that was the only rich kook who would have taken a chance on a player kook at this stage in his career. Failing that there's Dancing With the Stars, Celebrity Apprentice, Spash!, and Scary MoVIe (might as well go with the 'VI' for 6 since they already used 'V' for part 5...).

Then parlay those earnings into buying the rights for a Battle of The Network Stars reboot. TO could host it. Bam! Straight back in the mi-hi-hi-hix!

_________________“You raped her! You murdered her! You killed her children!""It has happened! I watched it happen! I saw it happen! Don't tell me it didn't happen!""I never asked who gave the order! Because it had nothing to do with business!"

National Football Post: The Bears made a bad choice selecting Long in the first round because he is a long way from being a quality starting lineman. While he's quick and explosive, Long is stiff in the hips and too often bends at the waist to try to make blocks. He is going to need to greatly improve his technique to ever justify being a first-round selection.

It was time. He will be HoF eligible the same year as Ray Lewis, so don't count on him being a first ballot lock, but he's going in.

He's defined the position for over a decade and had continued to play at a level that belied his age in his later seasons. Jesus, his ability to coordinate a defense should put him at least in the discussion, and that's not even counting his 8 pro-bowl selections.

No he doesn't have a ring, but it has little to do with him. You can blame Jerry Angelo for not building an offense that could do it's job.

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